Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Central America, South America
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Not Availble
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Red, Orange, Dark Red, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Respiratory problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Antiseptic, Diaphoretic, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
CAPSICUM frutescens
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Tabasco Pepper
In Hindi
Sikalemen
काली मिर्च टबैस्को
In German
Zyklamen
Tabasco Pfeffer
In French
Cyclamen
Tabasco poivre
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Tabasco Pepper
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Tabasco πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Tabasco pimenta
In Polish
Cyklamen
papryka tabasco
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Tabasco Pepper
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Tabasco Pepper
Season and care of Cyclamen and Tabasco Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Tabasco Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Tabasco Pepper season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Tabasco Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Tabasco Pepper is Neutral.
Cyclamen and Tabasco Pepper Physical Information
Cyclamen and Tabasco Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Tabasco Pepper height is 71.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Tabasco Pepper are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Tabasco Pepper flower color: White and Light Green
- Tabasco Pepper leaf color: Green
Care of Cyclamen and Tabasco Pepper
Care of Cyclamen and Tabasco Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Tabasco Pepper pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove deadheads. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabasco Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.